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Meanings of turn a windlass in English
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Usage of turn a windlass in English
1
The priest put on a short white lace garment over his black robe, crossed himself, bowed reverently, and began to turn a windlass slowly.
2
Filling these openings had been iron drop-gates-thesort that could be raised or lowered by turning a windlass.
3
"Herr Britton has them working their souls out, turning a windlass outside the gates-ach ,thatterrible invention of his!"